Prophecy News Watch - January 29, 2024
Around the World
Fire Put Out At British Oil Tanker After Houthi Strike
A fire raging at a British-managed oil tanker in the Red Sea that was hit in a missile strike launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen has been put out, officials say.
Masked Assailants Attack Italian Church In Turkey, Killing One
Pope Francis on Sunday condemned an attack by masked assailants who opened fire during Sunday Mass at an Italian church in Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, killing one person.
3 US Troops Killed In Jordan, Many Injured
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed Sunday that three American service members were killed and “many wounded” in an unmanned aerial drone attack by Iran-backed groups on U.S. forces stationed in north-eastern Jordan.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
World Remembers Holocaust Amid Rising Antisemitism (Worthy News Radio)
Worldwide, people observed Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday to remember the 6 million Jews as well as Sinti, Roma, and millions of others killed by the German Nazis and their collaborators during World War Two at a time of growing concerns about the future of Israel. Saturday's ceremonies came amid mounting concerns about rising antisemitism after the October 7 attack by Hamas in Israel that killed more than 1,200 Israelis and others.
EU: ‘UN Likely Involved In Hamas Attacks Against Israel’ (Worthy News Investigation)
The European Union said Friday it demands “full openness” about the possible involvement of United Nations aid workers “in Hamas' terrorist attacks” on Israel.
International Court Says Israel Should ‘Prevent Genocidal Acts’
The United Nations' top court ruled Friday that Israel must take all measures “to prevent genocidal acts” in Gaza but stopped short of ordering an immediate halt to operations or condemning Israel for genocide.
Inside the United States
More Than 370,000 Illegal Border Crossers in December Most in US History
There were 371,036 foreign nationals reported to have illegally entered the U.S. nationwide in December, the largest number for the month in U.S. history.
Johnson Says House Will Vote on Mayorkas Impeachment
House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a letter Friday that the House will soon vote to make Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the second Cabinet secretary in history to be impeached.
Trump Fumes Over $83 Million Order For Defaming ‘Raped Journalist’ Carroll
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump fumed on Friday after he was ordered to pay more than $83 million for allegedly defaming journalist E. Jean Carroll who accused him of raping her in a New York department store decades ago.
Trump, Republican Governors Back Abbott’s Defense of the Border
Twenty-five Republican governors said Thursday they back Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to defend the state's border with Mexico.
Fire Put Out At British Oil Tanker After Houthi Strike
A fire raging at a British-managed oil tanker in the Red Sea that was hit in a missile strike launched by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen has been put out, officials say.
Masked Assailants Attack Italian Church In Turkey, Killing One
Pope Francis on Sunday condemned an attack by masked assailants who opened fire during Sunday Mass at an Italian church in Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, killing one person.
3 US Troops Killed In Jordan, Many Injured
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed Sunday that three American service members were killed and “many wounded” in an unmanned aerial drone attack by Iran-backed groups on U.S. forces stationed in north-eastern Jordan.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
World Remembers Holocaust Amid Rising Antisemitism (Worthy News Radio)
Worldwide, people observed Holocaust Remembrance Day on Saturday to remember the 6 million Jews as well as Sinti, Roma, and millions of others killed by the German Nazis and their collaborators during World War Two at a time of growing concerns about the future of Israel. Saturday's ceremonies came amid mounting concerns about rising antisemitism after the October 7 attack by Hamas in Israel that killed more than 1,200 Israelis and others.
EU: ‘UN Likely Involved In Hamas Attacks Against Israel’ (Worthy News Investigation)
The European Union said Friday it demands “full openness” about the possible involvement of United Nations aid workers “in Hamas' terrorist attacks” on Israel.
International Court Says Israel Should ‘Prevent Genocidal Acts’
The United Nations' top court ruled Friday that Israel must take all measures “to prevent genocidal acts” in Gaza but stopped short of ordering an immediate halt to operations or condemning Israel for genocide.
Inside the United States
More Than 370,000 Illegal Border Crossers in December Most in US History
There were 371,036 foreign nationals reported to have illegally entered the U.S. nationwide in December, the largest number for the month in U.S. history.
Johnson Says House Will Vote on Mayorkas Impeachment
House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a letter Friday that the House will soon vote to make Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas the second Cabinet secretary in history to be impeached.
Trump Fumes Over $83 Million Order For Defaming ‘Raped Journalist’ Carroll
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump fumed on Friday after he was ordered to pay more than $83 million for allegedly defaming journalist E. Jean Carroll who accused him of raping her in a New York department store decades ago.
Trump, Republican Governors Back Abbott’s Defense of the Border
Twenty-five Republican governors said Thursday they back Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to defend the state's border with Mexico.